France '40

Explore the strategic depth of "France '40," a game where players can command historical operations with precision and tactical insight. This set includes two distinct games: "Sickle Cut" and "Dynamo," both employing the same core rules but featuring individual full-size maps.

"Sickle Cut: Guderian's Drive to the Channel" thrusts players into the critical week of May 1940. German forces have breached the French lines at the Meuse River and are racing towards the sea at Abbeville. Beginning on May 13th, the game challenges you to maneuver six panzer divisions through the Ardennes and across the Meuse, all while managing resistance from French and British forces scrambling to establish the Dyle Line and cover the Gembloux Gap. Will your German forces break through and secure a swift advance, or will Allied reinforcements thwart your efforts?

"Dynamo: Retreat to Victory" centers on the dramatic British evacuation to Dunkirk. Starting on May 24th, as the British face the imminent threat of being cut off from their supply lines, you must guide the B.E.F. to the coast. With German panzer divisions already closing in, the challenge is to hold the Dunkirk perimeter for eight crucial days to ensure a successful evacuation. Can you protect your troops long enough to achieve a historic retreat?

The second edition of "France '40" introduces significant enhancements to the original game. Updated rules for Extended Movement, Combat, Advance After Combat, Breakthrough Combat, and Determined Defense align more closely with recent titles in the 19XX series. This edition also features a new scenario by Mark Merritt that integrates both maps, adding fresh strategic dimensions. Revised unit details and additional elements on the Dynamo map further enhance historical accuracy and gameplay balance.

Available now at Boarding School Games, "France '40" offers an engaging and historically rich experience. Immerse yourself in these pivotal moments of World War II and test your strategic prowess.

Key Features:
- Time scale: 1 day per turn
- Map scale: 4 miles per hex
- Units: Divisions, Brigades, Regiments, and Battalions
- Players: 2